The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the Consumer Price Index was 6.2% higher in October 2021 compared to October 2020. The CPI measures the change in prices during a specific timeframe. This is the highest rate of…
DEP to Host December 2 Webinar on How to Apply for DEP Grants
Township officials may want to take advantage of a free live webinar scheduled for December 2 from 11 am to 12:30 pm hosted by the state Department of Environmental Protection. DEP grants can help your township be more energy efficient,…
DEP Proposes Strict PFAS Limits
The state Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to set maximum contaminant levels for two forms of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposed rule will affect water systems. The proposal would rule will set limits that are 4 times…
2022 and 2023 Organization Meeting Dates
Townships’ 2022 organization meeting date will be Monday, January 3, since the legal holiday for New Year’s will be December 31, 2021. The Second Class Township Code requires the supervisors’ organization meeting to be held on the first Monday in January unless the first Monday is a…
Right-to-Know Law, Sunshine Act Training to Be Held Thursday
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will hold its annual Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act training on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. This year’s session, which will be held via Zoom, will include the following topics: How the…
DEP Releases Recycling Guide for Residents
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a simple guide to help residents and businesses understand recycling in Pennsylvania called “Guidelines for Recycling in Your Community.” The booklet helps Pennsylvanians to recycle correctly by finding recycling programs in…
Today is Recycling Day!
The Keep America Beautiful America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling! Click here to learn more!
Townships May Pay for Newly Elected Supervisors to Attend Training
In response to several recent questions about PSATS’ Boot Camp for Township Officials, please note that Section 607(4) of the Second Class Township Code was amended in 2019 to authorize townships to pay for training for newly elected supervisors prior…
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Increase
51,037 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 77% increase over the prior week and for the second week in a row. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,644,848. The commonwealth remains at 20th in cases…
Grants Available for Severe Stream Erosion from Ida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking applications until December 8 for streambank stabilization due to damage from Tropical Storm Ida. Projects must be in the following eligible counties: Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Lycoming,…
